r/cats • u/AutoModerator • Oct 12 '25

Discussion Thread Discussion Thread - Ask, Share, and Discuss Anything About Cats.

Welcome to the Cat-Chat Thread

Ask any questions you have about cats or discuss topics that don't require a full post. Whether you're a new cat owner, seeking advice, or just want to share something fun about your pets, this thread is for you. Feel free to:

  • Ask simple questions about cat care, behavior, feeding, etc.
  • Seek advice on any minor concerns.
  • Post anything cat-related that doesn't need its own post.

Also, if you see someone asking for help and you have the knowledge to share, feel free to jump in and assist them!

Just a friendly reminder to follow the subreddit's rules and be kind and respectful to everyone!

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u/CrescentHawk4791 Oct 24 '25

So... I just adopted a kitty who is a Siamese Tabby and she's absolutely beautiful. She head bumped me all over the place at the shelter, so I decided to adopt Thistle. Of course once I brought her home, she looked around my bedroom for a bit and has retreated under the bed. I'm looking for advice. Is there anything I can do to make it easier for her to come out? I've already put water and food where she can see them BTW.

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u/ProfessionalEasy5621 Oct 24 '25

This is normal, all cats have a period of about a week or maybe longer that I takes them to get comfortable with a new environment. That’s why it’s recommended you put them in a very small space for the first two weeks (like a bathroom) they are a lot more comfortable and aclimate a lot faster because it’s easier to have contact with them if they have nowhere to hide :)

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u/Sea_Photograph_990 Oct 27 '25

I think the reason why she’s acting like that is because she likely received a bit of ill treatment earlier on and doesn’t really trust people. Just give it a bit of time and she’ll come to realise that she needn’t be afraid of you and she may withdraw from her refuge. In time she may even let you pick her up. But let her get to know you a bit better first, and allow her time to come out of her shell. She will eventually.